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Tim Capurso

What Christian Yelich Told Pat Murphy Before Brewers' Bob Uecker-Inspired Comeback

Using a Bob Uecker custom bat, Christian Yelich led the charge for the Brewers in an epic comeback win, the club's 13th straight victory. | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

There was definitely some magic in the air at Great American Ballpark on Friday night.

The Milwaukee Brewers, powered by Christian Yelich and his custom Bob Uecker bat, a perfect tribute to the late former MLB catcher and announcer, stormed back to erase an 8-1 deficit and win a franchise record-tying 13th straight game with the 10-8 win over the Reds. And while the victory was undoubtedly one of the Brewers' most improbable of the season, there was never any doubt, particularly among Yelich.

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